Board of Directors
Joseph M. Porter
Board Chair & President
Accountant, University of Arkansas
Francisco Cortez
Board Treasurer & Finance Officer
Senior Vice President, Arvest Bank
Dale Manning
Board Member at Large
President, Transgender Equality Network
Jason Hudson
Board Member at Large
Senior Placement Partner, Global HR Partners
Monica Jannati
Board Member at Large
Events Director, Fayetteville Town Center
Jamie Leidelmeyer
Board Member at Large
Senior Manager, Walmart Foundation
Austin Ross
Board Member at Large
Arkansas Organizer, Planned Parenthood
Administration & Programs
Steve Harrelson
Operations Coordinator
Richard Gathright
Director & Festival Manager
Hannah Withers
Manager, Event Operations
Monica Jannati
Manager, Glitterville Events
Jamie Dougherty
Coordinator, Festival Vendor Relations
Josh Murphree
Manager, NWA Pride Parade
Robert Stafford
Advertising Sales Manager
Blue Star Business Services
If you'd like to volunteer to support the operations of Northwest Arkansas Equality, let us know on our Contact Page.
